Baby, I can't lie
When your mom broke me the news, I swear I almost cried
It felt like I was told to grow up overnight
And be just another nine-to-five
And this old six string
Was gonna live in the back of the closet next to who I thought I'd be
But then you came along and these songs fell out of me
Yeah, one day you'll see, it's alright to dream
So when you take aim, baby, shoot for the sky
And if you miss, it'll be alright
I'm gonna love you, no matter what
'Cause that's just what a daddy does
Don't be scared if you burn bright, that you'll burn out
And, baby, keep on shinin' 'cause evеn stars fall down
Always be true
To yourself and say your prayеrs like Mama taught you to do
Then one day, a boy'll come and take my last name from you
You'll ride off together, and head straight for forever
So when you take aim, baby, shoot for the sky
If you miss, it'll be alright
I'm gonna love you, no matter what
'Cause that's just what a daddy does
Don't be scared if you burn bright, that you'll burn out
And, baby, keep on shinin' 'cause even stars fall down
You're gonna grow up, I'm gonna grow old
You'll have heartbreaks and I'll be heartbroke
It's all out there for you
Yeah, my one prayer for you
Is that when you take aim, baby, shoot for the sky
And if you miss, it'll be alright
I'm gonna love you, no matter what
'Cause that's just what a daddy does
Don't be scared if you burn bright, that you'll burn out
And, baby, keep on shinin' 'cause even stars fall down
And, baby, keep on shinin' 'cause even stars fall down
Woah-woah, yeah